FACT CHECK: Photo showing Duterte looking extremely thin is digitally ALTERED
A photo making rounds on social media claims to show a skinny and frail photo of former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is edited.
Online Posts
FACT CHECK: NO penalty and interest imposed under PhilHealth general amnesty order
A Facebook post claims delinquent PhilHealth members will incur penalties and interest due to the general amnesty order issued by President Bongbong Marcos. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Witnesses, evidence in Duterte’s drug war case exist, contrary to claims online
Several Facebook pages and users claimed there are no pieces of evidence and witnesses on the alleged crimes committed under former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. This is false.
FACT CHECK: NO free electricity bill starting Jan. 2026, video is AI-GENERATED
At least three Facebook pages are circulating a video claiming that free electricity bills have been approved starting this January 2026. This is fake and was created using AI.
FACT CHECK: AI-GENERATED video PASSED OFF as ‘Mayon Volcano eruption’ this January
Amid the unrest in Mayon Volcano this month, a video showing its supposed explosive eruption has been circulating online. This video is fake and generated through artificial intelligence.
